Worthy Causes: June 2009 Archives

Leadership Greater Hartford staff (that's Benjamin Cruse to your left) and volunteers hit Capitol Avenue this morning to paint over graffiti and create a canvas for what will become the Corridor of Hope.

What's the Corridor of Hope, you ask?

Well, right now it's a blighted area under the railroad tracks between Laurel and Forrest Streets.

From the LGH press release: "This is the same blighted area that numerous students are forced to walk through going to and from school. It is the same place that sends the message to any out-of-towner that Hartford does not care. It is currently a place that reinforces stereotypes and saps the spirit of hope."

Not for long, though.The group is hoping to transform it with a mural by renowned and local artist Carlos Hernandez Chavez.

He'll design it; the community will paint it (by numbers) on Saturday, June 20.

But first they need volunteers. If you're interested, contact Mae Ryan at mae.ryan@leadershipgh.org or call (860) 951-6161 ext. 25. She'll give you all the details. (Ubinas photos)

Turns out there are 14 pit bull pups in need of good homes. And they only have a few more days before they are put down.

I know what you might be thinking: a pit bull -- are you nuts!?

But I really believe that this breed gets a bad rap -- and I'm not the only one.

Just look at the transformation of at least one of the pups owned by former Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick.

And check out this site, aptly named Bad Rap. Of special interest is the myth section. You know that story about pit bulls having lock jaws. Apparently, that's just one of many whoppers against pits that aren't exactly true.